Hello, and welcome to Croton-on-Hudson! We are the Welcome Wagon, a neighbor-led group whose goal is to welcome and help you as you start your journey in our beautiful village.
Below you can find helpful answers and tips on life in Croton. And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign up and receive your complimentary welcome package from us.
Where do I access official town information, like paying taxes or learning about trash pickup?
You can access our official village website here: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov. It includes a portal to pay utility fees and taxes. You can also sign up here for notifications about trash pickup, weather advisories, recreation opportunities, etc.
How do I find out about local news?
A great way to learn about local news is by reading our unofficial local newspaper, The Gazette. To subscribe email thegazette.us@gmail.com or call (914) 271-2088.
What are local organizations to know about?
Croton Caring Committee: http://crotoncaring.org/
Croton Lions Club: https://crotonlion.com/
Croton Rotary Club: https://crotonrotary.com/
Croton Historical Society: https://www.crotonhistoricalsociety.org/
What are some helpful local community Facebook pages:
- Croton Community
- Croton Cortlandt Parents
- Croton Gardener’s Exchange
- Buy Nothing Cortlandt Manor
- Croton Cooks
- Croton Pride
- Croton Hiking & Outdoors Club
- Pet Parents of Croton on Hudson
And of course, don’t forget to follow our own Facebook group – we really appreciate it! https://www.facebook.com/CrotonWelcomeWagon
What are your favorite nature spots?
Beauty abounds in our village. For a full listing, please visit the Village Recreation and Parks page: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/recreation-parks. Just a few of our local favorites are:
- Croton Landing Park: A paved path along the Hudson River for walking, biking or scootering
- Gouveia Park: A hidden gem with a small stream and a pond full of frogs
- Brinton Brook Sanctuary: A beautiful walk in the woods around a lake
- Croton Arboretum: A lovely trail with a boardwalk
- Black Rock Park: A spot for dogs to run off leash and meet other pet parents
- Silver Lake: A sandy beach on the Croton River where you can swim
- Sunset Park: One of several great playgrounds for children to run and play
- Duck Pond Park: Another fun playground with a pond that allows ice skating in the winter
- Senasqua Park: A park on the Hudson River that hosts live music, food stalls and family-friendly events in the summer
How about local restaurants, bars, and shops?
There are too many great local restaurants, bars and shops to list here, but we urge you to check out our great Croton businesses. Some have included coupons and info for you in your welcome package, and we encourage you to take advantage of these special offers and share on social media. Please tag the business and Croton Welcome Wagon on Facebook if you can!
What do I have access to in the larger Town of Cortlandt?
Now that you’re a resident of Croton-on-Hudson, you are also part of the larger town of Cortlandt, which means you can access their great recreation programs in addition to Croton’s: https://www.townofcortlandt.com/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=2518.
And don’t forget to check out Cortlandt’s town pool in the summer, Cook Pool: https://www.townofcortlandt.com/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=4800
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